Domestic abuse doesn’t always leave a bruise. It can be physical, emotional, coercive, financial, or digital, and it’s often hidden behind closed doors. If you’re feeling controlled, isolated, or frightened in your own home, this may be abuse. And you deserve support.
Abuse is never your fault. Whether you’ve left, are still living with your partner, or are just beginning to question what’s happening, help is available. You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out. You don’t have to wait for it to get worse.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, no matter your gender, age or ethnicity, you are not alone. There is support available to you.
Your experience is unique to you but if your partner, ex-partner or a family member is using behaviours towards you that:
or any other behaviours that make you feel that you are not in control of your own life, please talk to us to see how we can offer support.
The advice line is available to anyone seeking advice, help, support or access to services.
This includes victims and survivors, family and friends of someone experiencing abuse, and professionals.
Run by Refuge: confidential support, live chat, and translation services.
http://nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
If you’re fleeing domestic abuse, you have the right to safe, secure housing where you can begin rebuilding your life without fear. Whether you’re escaping an immediate threat or planning to leave, help is available.
Hampshire County Council, in collaboration with the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership, provides emergency accommodation tailored to meet a range of needs.
These include:
You’ll receive help with safety planning, emotional well-being, and guidance on the next steps. This includes support for applying for longer-term housing or financial assistance.
Find safe house options in Hampshire and beyond.
If you are fleeing domestic abuse and need emergency temporary accommodation, Hampshire County Council and the Hampshire domestic abuse partnership can support you to find accommodation appropriate to your needs both in Hampshire and across the UK, including for families and those with specific support or cultural needs.
www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/domestic-abuse-partnership/housing
IDVAs offer support to adults living in the community who are experiencing domestic abuse, and will work with you to understand risk factors and support needs and provide a bespoke package of support that centralises your voice, opinions and needs.
IDVAs will work with you and other agencies involved in your support to reduce risk and improve your life to be happier, healthier and safer.
Group work is an invaluable way to build peer support, recover from the trauma of an abusive relationship and to understand your experience.
Hampshire domestic abuse partnership offers a range of programmes to meet needs, including understanding the impact of the abusive behaviours, recovery from trauma, building self-esteem and confidence and parenting support. They also offer specific group work if you are experiencing abusive behaviours from your child.
16 College Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FE
Tel: 02380 713 060
Email: [email protected]
